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House roll call 459 · 95th Congress · Aug 2, 1977

To agree to the conference report on S. 826.

On Aug 2, 1977, the House voted 353–57 (S 826). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 254–18, Republicans 101–40. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 58 members voted against their own party.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
353
No
57
Did not vote
28
Date
Aug 2, 1977

By party

  • Republicans101 yes · 40 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats254 yes · 18 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 826: A bill to establish a Department of Energy in the executive branch by the reorganization of energy functions within the Federal Government in order to secure effective management to assure a coordinated national energy policy.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the conference report on S. 826.: House Vote, Aug 2, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-459/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-s-826 (accessed 2026-10-17).